Adaptive Identity: The Three-Act Leadership Journey of NBA Champion Jeff Lamp

Jeff Lamp's life is not the story most people expect — and that's exactly why it matters. To everyone.

•   A McDonald's All-American in the inaugural class.
•   A college superstar at the University of Virginia.
•   A first-round NBA draft pick.
•   An NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

And yet—Not a smooth arc.

Not a straight line.

Not a highlight reel fantasy.

Instead, a three-act journey defined by adaptation, reinvention, and purpose.

In this candid, high-energy, and deeply human conversation, Jeff Lamp takes us behind the scenes of elite sports—deeply immersed in it—to explore how identity evolves across a lifetime. From prodigy to role player. From performer to mentor. From achievement to meaning. And legacy.

This is not a basketball talk.

It's a leadership and career conversation about who we become when the role changes and life and times evolve, the assignment shifts, and the scoreboard resets.

Hosted by HBSAOC, in partnership with Knobbe Martens (Sports Law Initiative). The HBSAOC is pleased to especially welcome UVA Alumni and their friends and family to this event. Please use promo code "UVA-JL" to receive discounted pricing on tickets.